{{Neutral vote}} McCarthy did not cast a vote on House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.<ref>[http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:hamdt136: ''The Library of Congress,'' "H.AMDT.136," accessed August 28, 2013]</ref> The vote largely followed party lines.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/candidate/693/carolyn-mccarthy?categoryId=40&type=V,S,R,E,F,P,E,E#.Ukx3qxCmUrg ''Project Vote Smart,'' "Representative Carolyn McCarthy's Voting Records on Immigration," accessed October 2, 2013]</ref>

{{Neutral vote}} McCarthy did not cast a vote on House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.<ref>[http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:hamdt136: ''The Library of Congress,'' "H.AMDT.136," accessed August 28, 2013]</ref> The vote largely followed party lines.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/candidate/693/carolyn-mccarthy?categoryId=40&type=V,S,R,E,F,P,E,E#.Ukx3qxCmUrg ''Project Vote Smart,'' "Representative Carolyn McCarthy's Voting Records on Immigration," accessed October 2, 2013]</ref>

McCarthy announced in early June 2013 that she is undergoing treatment for lung cancer.[1] She reported that it is a “treatable form of cancer” and says she expects to “miss activities in Washington” as she undergoes treatment, but will return to work after recovering.[1]

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, McCarthy is a more moderate left of center Democratic Party vote. As a result, she may break with the Democratic Party line more than her fellow members.

Biography

McCarthy was born in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her nursing credentials from Glen Cove Nursing School in 1964.[2]

Career

After becoming licensed, McCarthy was a nurse specializing in intensive care before entering public service.[3]

Issues

Legislative actions

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 114 out of the 3,036 introduced bills (3.8 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[8] For more information pertaining to McCarthy's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[9]

National security

National Defense Authorization Act

McCarthy did not cast a vote on HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[10]

DHS Appropriations

McCarthy did not cast a vote on HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[10]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

McCarthy voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[10]

CISPA (2013)

McCarthy voted in favor of HR 624 - the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[11] The bill was largely supported by Republicans but divided the Democratic Party.[10]

Government shutdown

On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[14] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[15] McCarthy did not vote on the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[16]

The shutdown finally ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funds the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[17] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. McCarthy did not vote on HR 2775.[18]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

McCarthy did not cast a vote on House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.[19] The vote largely followed party lines.[20]

Healthcare

Repealing Obamacare

McCarthy has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[21]

Social issues

Abortion

McCarthy did not vote on HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill is to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[22]

Previous congressional sessions

McCarthy voted for TARP.[23] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61% of Americans disapprove of TARP, while 37% approve.[24]

McCarthy also supported the auto bailout.[25] As of September 13, 2010: 56% of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43% supported it.[26]

In addition, McCarthy voted for the stimulus bill.[27] 57% of U.S. voters believe that the stimulus has either hurt the economy (36%) or had no impact (21%). 38% believe the stimulus helped the economy. [28]

McCarthy also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[29] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54% of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35% supported it.[30]

McCarthy supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[31] Just after the bill’s passage, 42% of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19% believed it would help. 15% said that the bill would have no impact.[32]

Finally, McCarthy voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[33] 57% of likely voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46% who strongly favor repeal. 35% of likely voters oppose repeal. 51% of likely voters believe the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36% believe it will be beneficial.[34]

Fiscal Cliff

McCarthy voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[35]

Lawsuit

McCarthy is suing more than 70 companies following her diagnosis with lung cancer. McCarthy's lawsuit claims her exposure to asbestos as a child contributed to her lung cancer. McCarthy also smoked for many years. According to her attorney, smokers exposed to asbestos are 4,000 times more likely to develop lung cancer. McCarthy came into contact with asbestos as a girl washing her father's clothes. He worked in a Navy yard and came into contact with it. Daniel Blouin, McCarthy's lawyer, said they are suing the companies to hold them responsible for their actions.[36]

2012

McCarthy ran for re-election in 2012. Because of New York's redistricting, her new territory was not as favorable to McCarthy. She was unopposed in the primaries for the Democratic, Working Families and Independence parties. [38] She was re-elected on November 6, 2012.[39]

On November 4, 2008, Carolyn McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Jack M. Martins (R) in the general election.[41]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 2008

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthyincumbent

54.5%

151,792

Republican

Jack M. Martins

30.3%

84,444

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

15.2%

42,438

Total Votes

278,674

2006

On November 7, 2006, Carolyn McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Martin W. Blessinger (R) in the general election.[42]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 2006

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthyincumbent

60.2%

93,401

Republican

Martin W. Blessinger

31%

48,121

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

8.8%

13,729

Total Votes

155,251

2004

On November 2, 2004, Carolyn McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. She defeated James A. Garner (R) in the general election.[43]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 2004

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

James A. Garner incumbent

32.3%

85,505

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthy

56.2%

148,615

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

11.5%

30,420

Total Votes

264,540

2002

On November 5, 2002, Carolyn McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Marilyn F. O'Grady (R) and Tim Derham (G) in the general election.[44]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 2002

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthyincumbent

53.6%

85,496

Republican

Marilyn F. O'Grady

38.5%

61,473

Green

Tim Derham

0.5%

852

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

7.3%

11,713

Total Votes

159,534

2000

On November 7, 2000, Carolyn McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Gregory R. Becker (R) and Barbara Vitanza (L) in the general election.[45]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 2000

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Gregory R. Becker incumbent

32.4%

75,650

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthy

55.1%

128,688

Libertarian

Barbara Vitanza

0.5%

1,222

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

12.1%

28,204

Total Votes

233,764

1998

On November 3, 1998, Carolyn McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Gregory R. Becker (R) and Patricia M. Maher (Liberal) in the general election.[46]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthyincumbent

38.5%

64,509

Republican

Gregory R. Becker

51.7%

86,692

Liberal

Patricia M. Maher

0.8%

1,343

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

9%

15,021

Total Votes

167,565

1996

On November 5, 1996, Carolyn McCarthy won election to the United States House. She defeated Dan Frisa (R), Robert S. Berkowitz (Liberal) and Vincent P. Garbitelli (Right to Life) in the general election.[47]

U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 1996

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Carolyn McCarthy

55.1%

119,946

Republican

Dan Frisa

35.8%

78,004

Liberal

Robert S. Berkowitz

0.5%

1,162

Right to Life

Vincent P. Garbitelli

1.5%

3,252

Blank/Scattering

Write-in

7%

15,222

Total Votes

217,586

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for McCarthy is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, McCarthy raised a total of $12,415,990 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 23, 2013.[48]

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, McCarthy missed 488 of 11,071 roll call votes from Jan 1997 to Apr 2013, which is 4.4% of votes during that period. This is worse than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving.[57]

Congressional staff salaries

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. McCarthy paid her congressional staff a total of $1,004,877 in 2011. Overall, New York ranked 28th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[58]

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, McCarthy was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. McCarthy's staff was given an apparent $4,617.00 in bonus money.[59]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, McCarthy's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,746,189 to $5,897,184. That averages to $3,821,686, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2011 of $5,107,874. Her average net worth increased by 1.81% from 2010.[60]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, McCarthy's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,678,161 to $5,829,156. Averaging to a net worth of $3,753,658.50 which is lower than the average net worth of Democrats in 2010 of $4,465,875.[61]

National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. McCarthy tied with one other member of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 158th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[62]

2011

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. McCarthy tied with two other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 151th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[63]

Voting with party

June 2013

Carolyn McCarthy voted with the Democratic Party 91% of the time, which ranked 160 among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[64]

Personal

McCarthy is a lifelong resident of Mineola, New York. She married Dennis McCarthy in 1967 and they raised one son, Kevin. She has two grandchildren, Denis and Grace.[65]

McCarthy announced in early June 2013 that she is undergoing treatment for lung cancer.[1] She reported that it is a “treatable form of cancer” and says she expects to “miss activities in Washington” as she undergoes treatment, but will return to work after recovering.[1][66]

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